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Community College Before committing to a four-year university, many students choose to begin at a community college. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to complete general education requirements ...

A state-by-state list of colleges and universities that offer tuition waivers and scholarships for Native American students. With less than one percent of all college students in the United States ...

Do I Have Too Many Extracurriculars? Question: HI! I would like to know if too many extracurriculars hurt my admission odds to elite colleges. I have 7 extracurricular activities I have in mind that I ...

7 College Essays That Worked What makes a great college essay? It's more art than science, but these essay examples can give you a sense of what makes a good essay. Starting your college admissions ...

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Many college officials insist that sure-thing Early Decision candidates are not jeopardized in the merit-money allocation process, but — given the lack of transparency in the admissions world — ...

Sally Rubenstone knows the competitive and often convoluted college admission process inside out: From the first time the topic of college comes up at the dinner table until the last duffel bag is ...

If you're like most students, you're applying to more than one college, and tracking your applications, rec letters, transcripts, test scores, interviews and everything else can be a challenge. To ...

College Decision Day marks the end of a long and challenging process for students and families who have spent weeks, months, and even years preparing for and applying to college. And with College ...

Spring is on the way; the season when flowers bloom, the days get longer and warmer, and high school juniors and seniors traditionally flock to visit college campuses as they decide where to apply or ...